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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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